Delivering meals, Restoring dignity

According to the Census of City of Toronto Urban Development Services, there are approximately 338,000 people over the age of 65, representing 14 per cent of the City’s total population. The City’s population continues to age and seniors are the fastest growing age group and by 2031, projections are that nearly 480,000 people will be over the age of 65. The 75+ age group is expected to increase by nearly 50 per cent between 2001 and 2031. Roughly one in every four seniors in Toronto lives alone. According to the Conference Board of Canada, elderly poverty is both a social and a fiscal problem that will be exacerbated as higher percentages of population move into the over 65 demographic.

Currently, 300 seniors residing in Thorncliffe Park, Flemingdon Park and Victoria Village receive meals every Tuesday and Saturday – that’s 15,600 meals provided annually. Become a donor today(Sponsor a Meal for $8) and help us expand this meal service to more than two days a week. Seniors in need deserve our support…let’s work together to restore their dignity.

To learn more about his program or to register a needy senior for this meals delivery service, please email muslim@muslimwelfarecentre.com or call us at 416-754-8116

Mission

At the Muslim Welfare Centre, we are guided by the belief that Service to humanity is service to Allah (God). We are committed to serving those in need, irrespective of religion, nationality, caste or creed.

In Canada, we are involved in the fight against poverty and homelessness and are focused on providing food, health care services, culturally-sensitive shelter for women, their children and families in distress, and healthy nutrition to our school children and seniors.

Our international focus involves promoting literacy through our free schools; access to clean water through water exploration projects; and providing relief assistance, including construction of shelters and establishing free medical clinics in countries facing natural disasters.